Meet Our Executive Team

Kim Zentz is the founding leader of Carroll Classical Charter School and a dedicated advocate for expanding high-quality educational options for teachers and families in Carroll County. She is excited help bring classical education and its emphasis on character formation, critical thinking, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts to the Carroll community. Kim lives in Hampstead with her husband and three children.

Nicole Acle is a nonprofit fundraising strategist, community leader, and founder of Clearway Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through strategic fundraising and donor engagement. With extensive experience in donor development, capital campaigns, and nonprofit governance, Nicole has helped guide organizations across Maryland’s in raising millions of dollars to support programs that strengthen families and communities.

Nicole currently serves as on the Carroll Learning Alliance Board of Directors, where she provides leadership. She has also supported numerous nonprofit initiatives focused on homelessness outreach, special education services, and life-affirming services for women and families.

Outside of her professional work, Nicole is passionate about faith, community service, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. She lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with her family and remains actively involved in local civic and nonprofit initiatives.

Sarah White is a Carroll County resident committed to supporting the well‑being and growth of her community. As a mom of three children in Carroll County Public Schools, she understands the daily experiences of local families and brings a thoughtful, family‑centered perspective to her work with Carroll Classical Charter School as it prepares to open. She values clear communication, strong relationships, and a collaborative approach to building a school community where teachers and families feel supported and children can thrive.

Jaime is a wife and mom of two. She is an accountant by profession and has spent 25 years in public accounting and currently owns her own consulting company. She has been a strong advocate for Classical Education for many years. Her children attended Frederick Classical Charter School, one of the top Charters in Maryland, where she was actively involved. She served in many volunteer capacities including on the Library Committee, chairing the High School Expansion Committee and also as a member of the Board of Trustees where she was the acting Treasurer for a time. Her commitment to education continues in her service to the Frederick County Board of Education where she has been an elected member since December 2024.

Sallie Taylor is a longtime advocate for school choice with extensive experience in public service and government. She began her federal career at the U.S. Department of Labor, where she was assigned to the Mine Safety and Health Administration and focused primarily on workers’ compensation issues affecting miners and their families.  Taylor later spent 18 years serving in various staff and senior-level roles for Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, MD-6, working both in the district and on Capitol Hill. Her work included constituent services, policy support, and legislative research.  During the COVID-19 legislative sessions of 2020 and 2021, Taylor served as Chief of Staff to Maryland Delegate Dan Cox, helping manage legislative priorities and constituent service during a challenging and unprecedented time.  
  
In addition to her professional work, Taylor is the mother of two adult daughters. Throughout their schooling, she gained firsthand experience with a variety of educational models, including homeschooling, specialized private education for students with dyslexia, public school, and Christian school. This diverse personal experience has deepened her longstanding commitment to expanding educational opportunities for families.